Play Backward Defence in Cricket
Have you ever been bowled a pitched up delivery and never knew any better than to try to slog it? Here is a quick guide telling you how to play a very handy shot in cricket; the backward defense. Read on to find out how you deal with these deliveries
Steps
- Think ahead. Before the bowler bowls try to figure out what delivery will come, also check the field settings and the pitch conditions.
- Follow the ball If the ball is pitched over the waist, then you may go for backward defense. mostly it's only when the ball is pitched short. you could see if the ball is pitched low by watching the bowlers hand.(when he delivers the ball)
- Don't put any power into the shot, just position your bat so the ball will get to the ground as fast as possible.
Tips
- Always remember to step back at an angle so you are in line with your off stump.
Warnings
- Never play across the line when you are on the back-foot as you may get LBW.
Things You'll Need
- Stationary requirements like bat and ball
- Friends
- Cricket ground
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